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Culture of Bolivia

Bolivia is a country in South America, bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south, Chile to the west, and Peru to the west.

Traditional folk dress during a festival in Bolivia.

The cultural development of what is now Bolivia is divided into three distinct periods: pre-Columbian, colonial, and republican. Important archaeological ruins, gold and silver ornaments, stone monuments, ceramics, and weavings remain from several important pre-Columbian cultures. Major ruins include Tiwanaku, Samaipata, Inkallaqta and Iskanwaya. The country abounds in other sites that are difficult to reach and hardly explored by archaeologists.

The Spanish brought their own tradition of religious art which, in the hands of local indigenous and mestizo builders and artisans, developed into a rich and distinctive style of architecture, literature, and sculpture known as "Mestizo Baroque." The colonial period produced not only the paintings of Perez de Holguin, Flores, Bitti, and others, but also the works of skilled but unknown stonecutters, woodcarvers, goldsmiths, and silversmiths. An important body of native baroque religious music of the colonial period was recovered in recent years and has been performed internationally to wide acclaim since 1994. Bolivian artists of stature in the 20th century include, among others, Guzman de Rojas, Arturo Borda, María Luisa Pacheco, Master William Vega, Alfredo Da Silva, and Marina Núñez del Prado.

Festivals edit

Pagan rites from the pre-Columbian era are still common during the religious festivals of the Natives. The clothing used during the festivals is reminiscent of the dress of pre-Columbian Indians and 16th century Spaniards. The at the annual carnival of Oruro are among the great folkloric events of South America, as are the lesser known indigenous Anata Andina and the "carnival" at Tarabuco (Pujllay), or the Tinku - fertility rites held at Macha every 3 May. They also celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

Dances edit

 
The Diablada dance primeval, typical and main of Carnival of Oruro a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since 2001 in Bolivia (Image: Fraternidad Artística y Cultural "La Diablada").

Many dances and songs contain elements from both the native and European cultures. Caporales seems to be the most popular Bolivian dance of present times – in a few decades it has developed into an enormously popular dance, not only in the Highlands where it originated, but also in the Lowlands and in Bolivian communities outside the country. In the Highlands, other traditional and still very popular dances are:

In the Lowlands, there are:

  • Macheteros
  • Taquirari
  • Chovena

Clothing edit

 
An Afro-Bolivian woman in Coroico.

Clothing of Andean people of indigenous descent includes the pollera (pleated-skirt), the 19th century European bowler hat, and a silky shawl known as a manta.[1] The pollera was originally a simple Spanish dress that colonial authorities forced the indigenous populations to wear. The pollera is a symbol of pride for the indigenous people, who live in La Paz, and for people in rural areas.

The inhabitants of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, from babies to seniors, wear the same kind of clothes that are typical in western countries, like jeans, shorts (which are the most common because of the heat), t-shirts, dresses, etc.

Sports edit

Association football is the most popular sport in Bolivia. The governing body of football in Bolivia is the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF), which controls the national teams. The FBF organises the men's, women's, and futsal national teams.

The Bolivia national football team is currently ranked 75th in the world, with their best FIFA ranking being 18th in the world. The national team has competed at the FIFA World Cup three times, the Copa América 23 times, and the Confederations Cup once.

La Paz has the highest tournament-class golf course in the world.

Bolivia's national basketball team finished 8th at the 2016 South American Basketball Championship. There, Bolivia beat Ecuador 75-74 for its first victory ever at the event. Bolivia's women's national basketball team won the silver medal at the 1978 South American Basketball Championship for Women.

Stadiums in Bolivia edit

 
Estadio Hernando Siles

For football stadiums in Bolivia, see List of football stadiums in Bolivia. Indoor stadiums in Bolivia can be found in the table below.

Rank Venue Date built Capacity City Image
1 Polideportivo Evo Morales 2015 12,000 Quillacollo
2 Coliseo Julio Borelli Viterito 1977 10,000 La Paz
3 Polideportivo Garcilazo 2009 10,000 Sucre
4 Polideportivo Héroes de Octubre 2013 10,000 El Alto
5 Coliseo Eduardo Leclere Polo 2000 10,000 Oruro

Cuisine edit

Bolivian cuisine stems mainly from the combination of Spanish cuisine with traditional native Bolivian ingredients, with later influences from Germans, Italians, Basques, Croats, Russians, and Poles, due to the arrival of immigrants from those countries. The three traditional staples of Bolivian cuisine are maize, potatoes, and beans. These ingredients have been combined with a number of staples brought by the Europeans, such as rice, wheat, and meat, such as beef, pork, and chicken.

Music edit

 
Bolivian children playing the tarka.

Bolivia's regional folk music is distinctive and varied. In the Andean regions, music is played during the festivals and dances. Some tunes contain strong Spanish influences.

The most common musical instruments are:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Forero, Juan. "Women leave traditional Bolivian dress in closet". The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2013.

External links edit

  • Culture of Bolivia (languagecrossing.com)
  • Culture of the Andes

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Bolivia is a country in South America bordered by Brazil to the north and east Paraguay and Argentina to the south Chile to the west and Peru to the west Traditional folk dress during a festival in Bolivia The cultural development of what is now Bolivia is divided into three distinct periods pre Columbian colonial and republican Important archaeological ruins gold and silver ornaments stone monuments ceramics and weavings remain from several important pre Columbian cultures Major ruins include Tiwanaku Samaipata Inkallaqta and Iskanwaya The country abounds in other sites that are difficult to reach and hardly explored by archaeologists The Spanish brought their own tradition of religious art which in the hands of local indigenous and mestizo builders and artisans developed into a rich and distinctive style of architecture literature and sculpture known as Mestizo Baroque The colonial period produced not only the paintings of Perez de Holguin Flores Bitti and others but also the works of skilled but unknown stonecutters woodcarvers goldsmiths and silversmiths An important body of native baroque religious music of the colonial period was recovered in recent years and has been performed internationally to wide acclaim since 1994 Bolivian artists of stature in the 20th century include among others Guzman de Rojas Arturo Borda Maria Luisa Pacheco Master William Vega Alfredo Da Silva and Marina Nunez del Prado Contents 1 Festivals 2 Dances 3 Clothing 4 Sports 4 1 Stadiums in Bolivia 5 Cuisine 6 Music 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksFestivals editPagan rites from the pre Columbian era are still common during the religious festivals of the Natives The clothing used during the festivals is reminiscent of the dress of pre Columbian Indians and 16th century Spaniards The at the annual carnival of Oruro are among the great folkloric events of South America as are the lesser known indigenous Anata Andina and the carnival at Tarabuco Pujllay or the Tinku fertility rites held at Macha every 3 May They also celebrate Dia de los Muertos Dances edit nbsp The Diablada dance primeval typical and main of Carnival of Oruro a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since 2001 in Bolivia Image Fraternidad Artistica y Cultural La Diablada Many dances and songs contain elements from both the native and European cultures Caporales seems to be the most popular Bolivian dance of present times in a few decades it has developed into an enormously popular dance not only in the Highlands where it originated but also in the Lowlands and in Bolivian communities outside the country In the Highlands other traditional and still very popular dances are Awki awki Cambitas Ch utas Diablada Kullawada Llamerada Morenada Pukllay Afro Bolivian Saya Siklla Wayra Doctorcitos Suri Sikuri Tango Tinku Tobas Waka Waka In the Lowlands there are Macheteros Taquirari ChovenaClothing edit nbsp An Afro Bolivian woman in Coroico Clothing of Andean people of indigenous descent includes the pollera pleated skirt the 19th century European bowler hat and a silky shawl known as a manta 1 The pollera was originally a simple Spanish dress that colonial authorities forced the indigenous populations to wear The pollera is a symbol of pride for the indigenous people who live in La Paz and for people in rural areas The inhabitants of Santa Cruz de la Sierra from babies to seniors wear the same kind of clothes that are typical in western countries like jeans shorts which are the most common because of the heat t shirts dresses etc Sports editSee also Football in Bolivia Association football is the most popular sport in Bolivia The governing body of football in Bolivia is the Federacion Boliviana de Futbol FBF which controls the national teams The FBF organises the men s women s and futsal national teams The Bolivia national football team is currently ranked 75th in the world with their best FIFA ranking being 18th in the world The national team has competed at the FIFA World Cup three times the Copa America 23 times and the Confederations Cup once La Paz has the highest tournament class golf course in the world Bolivia s national basketball team finished 8th at the 2016 South American Basketball Championship There Bolivia beat Ecuador 75 74 for its first victory ever at the event Bolivia s women s national basketball team won the silver medal at the 1978 South American Basketball Championship for Women Stadiums in Bolivia edit nbsp Estadio Hernando Siles For football stadiums in Bolivia see List of football stadiums in Bolivia Indoor stadiums in Bolivia can be found in the table below Rank Venue Date built Capacity City Image 1 Polideportivo Evo Morales 2015 12 000 Quillacollo 2 Coliseo Julio Borelli Viterito 1977 10 000 La Paz 3 Polideportivo Garcilazo 2009 10 000 Sucre 4 Polideportivo Heroes de Octubre 2013 10 000 El Alto 5 Coliseo Eduardo Leclere Polo 2000 10 000 OruroCuisine editMain article Bolivian cuisine Bolivian cuisine stems mainly from the combination of Spanish cuisine with traditional native Bolivian ingredients with later influences from Germans Italians Basques Croats Russians and Poles due to the arrival of immigrants from those countries The three traditional staples of Bolivian cuisine are maize potatoes and beans These ingredients have been combined with a number of staples brought by the Europeans such as rice wheat and meat such as beef pork and chicken Music editMain article Music of Bolivia nbsp Bolivian children playing the tarka Bolivia s regional folk music is distinctive and varied In the Andean regions music is played during the festivals and dances Some tunes contain strong Spanish influences The most common musical instruments are Sicu also sicus Tarka or tharqa Pinkillo Skin drums Copper bells Wood Guitar Flute Zampona Matraca Mandolina Charango QuenaSee also edit nbsp Bolivia portal Architecture of Bolivia Andean culture Hispanic culture Latin American culture Performing Life Inc NGO Lists of stadiumsReferences editThis article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Culture of Bolivia news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message Forero Juan Women leave traditional Bolivian dress in closet The New York Times Retrieved April 5 2013 External links editCulture of Bolivia languagecrossing com Languages spoken in Bolivia Culture of the Andes Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Culture of Bolivia amp oldid 1217237756, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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